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Vera Baird welcomes Dame Elish Angiolini DBE QC to lead review 23rd October 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird, has welcomed the announcement of Dame Elish Angiolini DBE QC to chair the independent review into deaths and serious injuries of suspects in police custody. Dame Elish Angiolini, who has previously led...

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Commissioner Contributes to Reducing Women Offending Study 22nd October 2015

The Commissioner contributed to the research conducted by Revolving Door looking at the benefits of prevention and early intervention with women who offend or are at risk of offending. Northumbria PCC Vera Baird QC has targeted a holistic approach...

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Commissioner Contributes to Reducing Women Offending Study 22nd October 2015

The Commissioner contributed to the research conducted by Revolving Door looking at the benefits of prevention and early intervention with women who offend or are at risk of offending.  Northumbria PCC Vera Baird QC has targeted a holistic approach...

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Vera Baird QC, Police & Crime Commissioner for Northumbria has been shortlisted for the Living Wage Leadership Awards 2015 in North East Region 12th October 2015

Hard working Police & Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird QC has been shortlisted by the Living Wage Foundation for the Living Wage Leadership Awards 2015. The awards recognise the life changing impact individuals have made by leading the way on...

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Northumbria Police and PCC back Peace One Day Campaign 21st September 2015

Northumbria Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner are backing a global campaign to help raise awareness of domestic violence and abuse – Peace One Day. Taking place today, (Monday, 21, September), Peace One Day is an annual international...

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